Athearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 CAGY E-Z Mate Mark II couplers

E-Z Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs

New coupler cut lever mounting details

Walthers Mainline 910-6776 HO Scale Greenville 7

Now with factory-applied laser-cut wood deck

Athearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 CAGY E-Z Mate Mark II couplersAthearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 First built by General American in the early 1940s, the mill gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other extra length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. When carrying such loads,